Category: Latin American News

Written by Nicole Cunha with Basch & Rameh www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerenecunha Brazil is a signatory to the Montreal Convention, which limits the amount of compensation for cargo and baggage claims. At the same time, Brazil also has a federal law that addresses consumer rights—the Consumer Protection Code (Federal Law 8.078/1990) (“CDC”)—as well as the Civil Code (Law […]

Written by Nicole Cunha with Basch & Rameh www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerenecunha The Cape Town Convention has become effective in Brazil since 2012 with local federal implementation decree since May 2013. Brazil has adopted “Alternative A” under Cape Town Protocol (as defined below) and instituted a 30-day stay period which should be applied in cases of Brazilian airline […]

Written by Gonzalo Yelpo with Yelpo y Facal in Uruguay Ground handling is an essential component of the airport ecosystem, with a direct impact on operational efficiency, costs, and air transport safety. Its regulation determines the market structure and shapes competition among different operators. In Uruguay, Decree No. 280/002, enacted in 2002, established a framework […]

Written by Maria de Lourdes Marengo and Nadya Price with Patton, Morengo & Avsat in Panama The Government of Panama has confirmed its intention to grant a concession over various airports including the cities of Colon, David and Rio Hato with the objective of improving their operative efficiency, reduce the Estate’s financial costs and increase […]

Written by Jose Elias Del Hierro, with Del Hierro Abogados in Colombia Introduction: A New Era for Aviation in Colombia Colombia is undergoing a profound transformation in its aviation sector. With steady growth in passenger and cargo traffic, an open skies policy, strategic international alliances, expanding infrastructure, and a forward-looking sustainability agenda, the country is […]

Azul Airlines has requested Judicial Recovery in the United States through Chapter 11. Brazil’s airline industry struggles with profitability when more than 80% of its costs are tied to the dollar and its revenue is in Reais, and a highly unfavorable exchange rate makes competition and profitability a challenge.

The development of a new aviation project in Uruguay raises questions about the allocation of responsibilities concerning airworthiness and operational oversight when international strategic partners are involved. National regulations, particularly Article 26 of Decree 15/024, must be interpreted in alignment with the Chicago Convention, which establishes fundamental principles regarding the supervision and control of aircraft registered in each State.

The aviation industry in Colombia is undergoing a remarkable transformation, marked by extraordinary growth and significant advancements. As a professional deeply connected to this dynamic sector, you will find the latest developments both inspiring and promising for the future of global connectivity and economic progress.

The new regulatory framework in Argentina intends to open up the ground handling service market and encourage competition among companies that want to provide the service for airlines. In a near future airlines will not have to deal with the company with the monopoly in all the airports in the system but instead will be able to choose between different providers or even manage it independently.